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Los Angeles County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 72 Voter Information

Results as of Mar 29 10:59am, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (4,571/4,571)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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David S. Wesley Click here for more information about this candidate 481,142 votes 55.78%

  • Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
  • The current Supervising Judge of the Criminal Courts.
  • Received Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law.
  • Earned L.A. County Bar's highest rating of "Well Qualified."
  • Received prestigious Criminal Courts Bar Association Judicial Excellence Award in 2002.
  • Has coordinated countywide "Teen Court" program for the past 10 years.
Priorities:
  • To continue upholding the integrity of our judicial system.
Kevin Burke Click here for more information about this candidate 179,198 votes 20.77%
  • Occupation: Police Sergeant
  • Graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law
  • Former Deputy District Attorney (ciminal prosecutor)
  • Law instructor for six years at the LAPD Academy
  • Former attorney in private practice
  • 18 years law enforcement experience as sergeant, police officer, and reserve officer
Priorities:
  • Never compromise public safety in the name of budget concerns
  • Treat all people with dignity and respect
  • Conscientiously follow the law
Herbert R. Lapin 119,435 votes 13.85%
  • Occupation: Crime Victim Advocate
Daniel Lee Bershin 82,820 votes 9.60%
  • Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
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Official Information

State of California Commission on Judicial Performance
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (all L.A. County Judicial Candidates invited to participate)

February 15, 2004, 2:30-4:30pm
West Covina City Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey South; Co-Sponsors, LWV Whittier, ESGV, & L.A. County; info 562 947 3634
Bar Association Resources

Final Report of the L.A. County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee

California Bar Attorney Search
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